2014 Dodge Ram Fifth Wheel Prep Option?
Has anyone ordered a 2014 Ram with the 5th wheel prep option? If so, what did you need to do to install your hitch? Do any hitches actually just line up with the pre-drilled holes? Dealer is having...
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I don't know if some of you have seen the chassis pictures of how these TN/prep packages are built into the frame....one's I've seen are not "tack welded" onto the frame, they are very robust and quite capable of handling quite a bit of weight.
Again, I DID check with NC, had brochures, brought up the video of the Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch and was told by DOT officers that in NC, safety chains would not be needed.
Most know I won't tow my 5er with a GN hitch, not recommended by HR, BUT this Andersen is supported in 4 corners with a wide base with ball mounted 18 to 20" off deck of truck where 5er connects...I would not hesitate to use this hitch and still may buy one and in NC, you DO NOT need safety chains with this hitch.
I did see video of where it could a HUGE amount of pressure for this frame to fail.
I also read someone state they were going to get the picture frame adapter and then state they were going to use the center drop in ball.....One DOESN'T need the picture frame adapter IF they are going to use the 5er/GN prep package and ONLY use the center pre-existing hole.
Also, as far as how well these 5 holes are built into the frame of the truck, one can go to Allpar.com, look up 2013 3500 and can see where these 5 cam locks are set up on the frame, they are integrated into frame very well and are very robust to handle GN hitches or picture frame adapter and the hitch that would mount to them.
when I towed from WV to NC end of Nov, I towed over some very mountainous, curvy secondary roads, lot's of ESS curves, ups, downs, rough roads, 16,000# pushing, pulling, going left, going right and I didn't even have any "clunking"...everything solid as a rock.
The cam locks go THROUGH the bed of the truck and lock into the FRAME of the truck, same with center hole....in fact, the Picture frame adapter lines up with frame itself, Legs running front to back..one's running cross way's also end at frame.. a really robust set up
to each his own on which hitch they opt for...heck, one doesn't even have to get the prep package offered by Ram and can still go what ever route they want.
As far as what hitch to you...get whatever works for you, I've used Reese for over 35 years, never had an issue, lifetime warranty..until they fail me, will stay with them.....get what you want...they all do the same thing, just might do it a different way is all, some may do it cheaper than others....
Again, I DID check with NC, had brochures, brought up the video of the Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch and was told by DOT officers that in NC, safety chains would not be needed.
Most know I won't tow my 5er with a GN hitch, not recommended by HR, BUT this Andersen is supported in 4 corners with a wide base with ball mounted 18 to 20" off deck of truck where 5er connects...I would not hesitate to use this hitch and still may buy one and in NC, you DO NOT need safety chains with this hitch.
I did see video of where it could a HUGE amount of pressure for this frame to fail.
I also read someone state they were going to get the picture frame adapter and then state they were going to use the center drop in ball.....One DOESN'T need the picture frame adapter IF they are going to use the 5er/GN prep package and ONLY use the center pre-existing hole.
Also, as far as how well these 5 holes are built into the frame of the truck, one can go to Allpar.com, look up 2013 3500 and can see where these 5 cam locks are set up on the frame, they are integrated into frame very well and are very robust to handle GN hitches or picture frame adapter and the hitch that would mount to them.
when I towed from WV to NC end of Nov, I towed over some very mountainous, curvy secondary roads, lot's of ESS curves, ups, downs, rough roads, 16,000# pushing, pulling, going left, going right and I didn't even have any "clunking"...everything solid as a rock.
The cam locks go THROUGH the bed of the truck and lock into the FRAME of the truck, same with center hole....in fact, the Picture frame adapter lines up with frame itself, Legs running front to back..one's running cross way's also end at frame.. a really robust set up
to each his own on which hitch they opt for...heck, one doesn't even have to get the prep package offered by Ram and can still go what ever route they want.
As far as what hitch to you...get whatever works for you, I've used Reese for over 35 years, never had an issue, lifetime warranty..until they fail me, will stay with them.....get what you want...they all do the same thing, just might do it a different way is all, some may do it cheaper than others....
